At 53, Rebecca Davis knows firsthand what it means to reinvent yourself. The owner and CEO of Platinum Wellness Spa in Conyers, Georgia, Rebecca’s journey has been defined by resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to herself and her family.
Born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rebecca spent her early years navigating life as a Black girl in predominantly white communities. That perspective shifted dramatically when she moved to Richmond, Virginia, for her senior year of high school. “It was there I really learned what it meant to be a Black woman,” she recalls. “Moving from a city that was 1% Black to the capital of the Confederacy was a culture shock, but it shaped my sense of self.”
After high school, Rebecca attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, but had to leave after one year due to financial constraints. Life moved quickly from there: at 22, she became a single mother to her daughter, Maiesha, while navigating the challenges of an abusive relationship. Determined to find safety and stability, Rebecca moved to Georgia, where she lived with her cousin and began building a new life.
In Georgia, Rebecca pursued certification in medical assisting from Gwinnett College of Business, launching a career that spanned more than a decade in various physician offices. Along the way, she grew her family with two more children: Mykela, now a medical student, and Michael, pursuing his career in Denver.
In 2003, she met Don Davis, whose entrepreneurial spirit inspired a partnership that would change both of their lives. Together, they built a non-emergency medical transportation company from the ground up, growing it from a single vehicle to a fleet of 22 across Georgia. By 2018, they sold the company and enjoyed a brief retirement, but the couple quickly discovered that a life without purpose was unfulfilling.
Never ones to sit still, Rebecca and Don opened a mechanic shop in Conyers in 2020, right in the midst of the pandemic. While the shop was successful, they were drawn to a new vision: a sanctuary for wellness. In December 2022, Platinum Wellness Spa opened its doors as Platinum Beauty Bar & Spa, after a year-and-a-half renovation of their Parker Road property. By 2024, they rebranded it as Platinum Wellness Spa, evolving it into a full wellness retreat for body, mind, and spirit.
Rebecca’s philosophy is rooted in inclusivity and holistic care. “Our passion is for our people, whether that’s women, Black people, or simply the human race,” she says. “We all go through so much every day. Wellness, relaxation, and rejuvenation are not luxuries; they are necessities.”
Platinum Wellness Spa offers a comprehensive range of services, from skincare treatments to holistic wellness therapies, and Rebecca has built a team of 25 professionals who share her vision. Expansion plans include a restaurant on-site, a pool for next summer, and additional property acquisitions to grow the retreat experience even further.
Rebecca’s journey, from a young woman overcoming financial struggles and single parenthood to a thriving entrepreneur, illustrates the power of resilience, self-belief, and purpose-driven work. She credits her successes not just to business acumen, but to the lessons learned through adversity: the importance of family, perseverance, and the courage to embrace change.
Through Platinum Wellness Spa, Rebecca has created more than a business; she has created a haven where others can restore balance, find peace, and feel empowered. For Rebecca Davis, the path to wellness was paved with challenges, but it has also become her mission: to ensure that others can experience the same sense of renewal, hope, and strength that has defined her own remarkable journey.
